This opportunity not withstanding, where can we learn more about you so that we can avoid misinformation, rumors, threats, cross-burnings, stake-burnings, witch-burning and burnt potlucks before Sunday evening services?

Inquiring atheists want to know.

Oh, and sun-king, of course he can divide by zero. How else would one make republicans?

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It isn't true that non-existent gods can't do anything. For instance, they were able to make me into an atheist.

First, let me thank you for loving and obeying yourself so much that you sacrificed yourself to yourself for my sins.

Question: Can you please explain substitutionary atonement. If you died in my place then shouldn't you be burning in hell for my sins for eternity?

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"The most detestable wickedness, the most horrid cruelties, and the greatest miseries, that have afflicted the human race, have had their origin in this thing called revelation, or revealed religion."~Thomas Paine (The Age of Reason)

"When one person suffers from a delusion, it is called insanity. When many people suffer from a delusion, it is called religion." -Robert M. Pirsig“Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi

This opportunity not withstanding, where can we learn more about you so that we can avoid misinformation, rumors, threats, cross-burnings, stake-burnings, witch-burning and burnt potlucks before Sunday evening services?

Inquiring atheists want to know.

I made you with a large brain; all you have to do is search hard enough for evidence of My existence and you'll find it. You're almost at the point of development when you'll be able to find evidence of My existence.

Pedophilia in the true sense of the word is sexual attraction to kids. It's not voluntary, so it's not evil.

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word. Pedophilia is not evil. Pedophilia causes evil. It's a simple case of cause and effect. So Pedophilia is evil. However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.

In your own opinion when does the pedophile commit evil?

A. When he molests a child?B. When he watches child porn? C. When he allows himself to think dirty thoughts of children?

If he reaches A, then he was already evil. Wouldn't you agree? Is C not his first commitment of evil?

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Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word. Pedophilia is not evil. Pedophilia causes evil. It's a simple case of cause and effect. So Pedophilia is evil. However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.

Ignoring the obvious falsity that I am not the one whom you refer to as "God" (I much prefer "One Above All"), first you say that pedophilia is not evil, then you say that it is evil. Make up your mind.

Pedophilia in the true sense of the word is sexual attraction to kids. It's not voluntary, so it's not evil.

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word. Pedophilia is not evil. Pedophilia causes evil. It's a simple case of cause and effect. So Pedophilia is evil. However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.

In your own opinion when does the pedophile commit evil?

A. When he molests a child?B. When he watches child porn? C. When he allows himself to think dirty thoughts of children?

If he reaches A, then he was already evil. Wouldn't you agree? Is C not his first commitment of evil?

How do you want to know that C happened? In our minds we are free, we can think of the most hideous things but as long as we don´t act like that who is going to press charges? This can only work within a mindframe where restrictions go so far as to interfere with one´s personal thoughts. This phenomenon is better known as religion.

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If 50 million people say a foolish thing it´s still a foolish thing (Bertrand Russel)

Pedophilia in the true sense of the word is sexual attraction to kids. It's not voluntary, so it's not evil.

You've already proven yourself to not be God so I will add this is not true, in light of Jehovah's own word. Pedophilia is not evil. Pedophilia causes evil. It's a simple case of cause and effect. So Pedophilia is evil. However being attracted to kids does not make a person evil.

In your own opinion when does the pedophile commit evil?

A. When he molests a child?B. When he watches child porn? C. When he allows himself to think dirty thoughts of children?

If he reaches A, then he was already evil. Wouldn't you agree? Is C not his first commitment of evil?

How do you want to know that C happened? In our minds we are free, we can think of the most hideous things but as long as we don´t act like that who is going to press charges? This can only work within a mindframe where restrictions go so far as to interfere with one´s personal thoughts. This phenomenon is better known as religion.

Well excuse me for not wanting to think about pedophelia! If there are evil acts then there are also evil thoughts. Evil acts are caused by evil thoughts. Acts do not proceed thoughts, especially if those thoughts revolve around a tendancy you might have. A recovering alcoholic should try to think about something other than alcohol. It's those thoughts that kindle real desire that are dangerous.

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Again, thoughts are nearly impossible to control. People can lose track of their thoughts very easily.

Yes, thoughts can be very hard to control. But if a person is having a problem with something then the first place to start is tying to think differently. There is an entire science that deals with this.

That is still not to say that people with evil thoughts are evil. It's only when these thoughts give birth to sin do they become evil. But that doesn't mean the thoughts themselves are not evil.

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Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

1.study of human mind: the scientific study of the human mind and mental states, and of human and animal behavior2.characteristic mental makeup: the characteristic temperament and associated behavior of a person or group, or that exhibited by those engaged in an activity3.subtle manipulative behavior: subtle clever actions and words used to influence a person or group

1.study of human mind: the scientific study of the human mind and mental states, and of human and animal behavior2.characteristic mental makeup: the characteristic temperament and associated behavior of a person or group, or that exhibited by those engaged in an activity3.subtle manipulative behavior: subtle clever actions and words used to influence a person or group

But jstwebbrowsing, we were not talking about controlling your own thoughts. What you are talking about is wanting to control other people´s thoughts. And you want to do so by defining good from bad thoughts. And it is so ridiculous because you can´t get a grip directly on somebody´s thinking. If I was sitting next to you in a park, listening to your arguments I might be thinking of punching you right in your face but at the same time I´m smiling at you with my brightest smile; what are you gonna do about my thoughts? They are evil cause I wanna hurt you but as I´m not doing anything, what´s the point then? Religion tries to get deep into people´s heads in order to have best possble control.

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If 50 million people say a foolish thing it´s still a foolish thing (Bertrand Russel)

But jstwebbrowsing, we were not talking about controlling your own thoughts. What you are talking about is wanting to control other people´s thoughts. And you want to do so by defining good from bad thoughts. And it is so ridiculous because you can´t get a grip directly on somebody´s thinking. If I was sitting next to you in a park, listening to your arguments I might be thinking of punching you right in your face but at the same time I´m smiling at you with my brightest smile; what are you gonna do about my thoughts? They are evil cause I wanna hurt you but as I´m not doing anything, what´s the point then? Religion tries to get deep into people´s heads in order to have best possble control.